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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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BFA President Attends CFU Presidents Meeting
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Bermuda Football Association (BFA) President Mark Wade recently attended the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Presidents’ Meeting in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. The meeting coincided with the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series Finals. The Presidents’ meeting provided an opportunity for CFU member association presidents to discuss key regional football matters and the strategic direction of the Union. The agenda included:
• Strategic Plan video presentation
• Regional football analysis
• The Caribbean match officials’ landscape
• Discussion of recent developments within the region
The regional football analysis provided a candid assessment of the challenges facing Caribbean football, particularly the region’s limited hosting of important development tournaments when compared with other confederations. Travel logistics and funding were identified as significant contributing factors.
The meeting also highlighted concerns regarding the development and representation of Caribbean match officials at the highest levels of international football. The current landscape underscores the importance of continued investment in referee development, opportunities and pathways throughout the region.
A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the CFU’s Strategic Plan, which outlined the Union’s strategic direction and priorities through a video presentation.
The meeting was attended by Concacaf President Victor Montagliani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. President Infantino’s attendance was unexpected and generated a range of reactions among the CFU Presidents present. His participation nevertheless provided an important opportunity for member association leaders to engage directly with both FIFA and Concacaf leadership on recent developments and matters of concern to the region.
The discussions were described as frank, candid and meaningful. A strong and consistent view expressed by the Presidents was that good governance, due process and transparency must remain fundamental pillars of football administration at every level of leadership within the football family.
President Wade also had the opportunity to engage briefly with members of the CFU Referees Committee, in his capacity as Chair, to discuss matters relating to the region’s match officials and referee development.
The final day of the visit saw President Wade attend the CFU Under-14 Challenge Series Tier 1 and Tier 2 Finals, providing an opportunity to observe the next generation of Caribbean football talent and support the continued development of youth football across the region. The tournament serves as a development opportunity for players and match officials. BFA officials, namely Referee Sar Smith and Match Commissioner Jibri Smith, also gained valuable experience
The BFA remains committed to engaging constructively with regional and international football bodies while advocating for strong governance, increased development opportunities and greater investment in the continued growth of football in Bermuda and throughout the Caribbean.
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Monday, August 24, 2026
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FIFA President Advised to Stay Away from U14 Tournament
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino was asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic involving Bermuda last weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.
In a letter seen by the BBC, Montagliani referred to the "governance crisis surrounding Fifa", before asking Infantino to reconsider attending the CFU Under-14 Series event.
The Canadian, who is also a Fifa vice-president, added his presence would "unfortunately undermine the technical nature" of the competition.
Infantino was invited as a guest of the Dominican Republic, although the invitation is believed to have been issued prior to his controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which has left his position under threat.
"The media will focus on this situation, which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition," wrote Montagliani.
"As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity."
Infantino was well received on his arrival to the Caribbean country, while a number of Concacaf nations have backed him to continue for a fourth term as Fifa president.
Bermuda Football Association President Mark Wade was seen in a video share a laugh with the FIFA President during his time in the Caribbean.
"We deeply appreciate your visit to the Dominican Republic, without doubt that your presence in our country puts us on the international football radar and opens us great prospects for growth and development of Dominican football," said Dominican Republic's minister of sports and recreation Kelvin Cruz in a statement.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Fixtures, Venues and Schedule Confirmed for League B
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Concacaf has officially confirmed the match schedule, centralized host venues, and kickoff times for the opening September–October international windows of the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League.
Bermuda will compete in League B (Group B) alongside Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia, and Barbados.
The 16-team League B division is divided into four groups of four, with each team scheduled to play every opponent twice across the September–October and November FIFA international windows for a total of six fixtures.
Centralized Format Continues
To ease travel demands and maintain operational standards across Member Associations, matches will continue to take place at centralized venues.
Bermuda's opening double-header will be staged at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Castries, Saint Lucia, followed by back-to-back clashes at the BFA Technical Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Bermuda League B Group Stage
Friday, 25th September 2026
Bermuda vs Guadeloupe - Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Castries, Saint Lucia
Monday, 28th September 2026
Saint Lucia vs Bermuda - Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Castries, Saint Lucia
Friday, 2nd October 2026
Barbados vs Bermuda - BFA Technical Centre, Bridgetown, Barbados
Monday, 5th October 2026
Bermuda vs Barbados - BFA Technical Centre, Bridgetown, Barbados
The campaign serves as a primary qualification pathway toward the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, with the final group fixtures scheduled to conclude during the November FIFA international window.
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Friday, August 21, 2026
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Bermuda Fall to Narrow Semi-Final defeat against Jamaica
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Jamaica 1 Bermuda 0
Bermuda's campaign at the 2026 CFU Under-14 Challenge Series has come to an end following a hard-fought 1-0 semi-final defeat to Jamaica in the Dominican Republic.
Following a tightly contested, scoreless opening half where clear-cut opportunities were hard to come by, Jamaica found the decisive breakthrough after the restart.
Despite late efforts from the young Gombey Warriors to find an equaliser and extend the tie, the Jamaican defence held firm to protect their slender lead and book their place in the final.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Resilient Bermuda Seal Knockout Spot with Draw
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Dominican Republic 0 Bermuda 0
Bermuda’s Under-14 boys secured their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series after battling to a disciplined 0-0 draw against host nation Dominican Republic.
Following an opening 1-1 draw against Barbados and a clinical 2-0 victory over Martinique, the young Gombey Warriors needed a composed performance to maintain their unbeaten record in Tier I Group A.
Both sides cancelled each other out in an evenly contested first half, with neither able to carve out a decisive breakthrough amid high tactical discipline.
Bermuda remained resolute after the interval, withstanding late pressure from the hosts while maintaining their defensive shape to see out the stalemate and preserve their clean sheet.
The crucial point lifts Bermuda to five points from their three group matches, officially confirming their qualification for the next phase of the regional tournament.
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